Reviewed for accuracy on March 6, 2020 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM Cats live on their paws – they’re a cat’s most valuable tool, used to jump, pounce and play. With all this wear and tear, it’s no wonder paws sometimes get worn a little too thin. Scrapes on the delicate pads of cats’ paws are painful and… Read More

Reviewed for accuracy on March 11, 2020 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM Kittens are prone to all sorts of injuries, but their growing bodies are especially vulnerable. Soft tissue injuries include bruises, strains, and sprains to the muscles, tendons, and ligaments around the bones and joints. These types of injuries are common in kittens and young… Read More

Reviewed for accuracy on March 25th, 2020, Zac Pilossoph, Fear-Free Certified DVM, CAVM  One of the most common conditions our kitten companions will often incur is various types of bite wounds. The classic situation is you may come across a wound on your cat that is the result of a bite from another animal, such… Read More

Causes of Cat Ear Mites Attracted by the wax and oil inside a cat’s ear, mites take up residence when a pet comes in contact with another animal who is infected. Ear mites in cats are highly contagious; if one feline has them, other pets in the house are likely to get them. However, ear… Read More

Reviewed for accuracy on May 11, 2020 by Sarah Wallace, DVM One of the most important parts of the body, the spinal cord, attaches directly to the brain. Injury to the spinal cord can affect motor control and brain function. There are many obvious neurological symptoms of spinal cord injury – seek immediate emergency veterinary… Read More

Since my cat Bug’s adoption in January 2015, she’s suffered from mysterious sniffles, excessive scratching, and sores. Almost as soon as we brought her home from the shelter, Bug curled up in a ball. Wherever we were, she was too: burrowing under the comforter, playing video games on the futon. When sniffling turned to sneezing and… Read More

The cruel and hidden world of economic servitude has collided with cat food consumers, who filed a class-action lawsuit last week in California against manufacturers Mars Inc., Iams and Proctor & Gamble. This suit follows another filed in August against Nestlé, the parent company of Purina. Both contain complaints “for violation of California Consumer Protection Laws,” alleging abuses of… Read More

In spring, foxtails are a common sight outdoors. Learn how to protect your pet from their sharp thorns…. Read More

Ibuprofen may be great for our aches and pains, but it could be fatal for our furry family members. Even in very small doses, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen (brand names like Advil, Motrin, and Pamprin) can be fatal for dogs and cats. In his Pet Insurance Guide podcast, Dr. Doug Kenney, a veterinarian… Read More

While house cats may seem like they have it easy, napping all day and basking in the sun, underneath their cool exteriors lies a wide range of complex and complicated emotions. Cats in the wild have to deal with being both predator and prey, and just because your cat is technically safe and sound in your… Read More

No matter how much we love our purring, playful kitties, the truth is that they sometimes exhibit frustrating behaviors. One of the most destructive — both to people and their belongings — is when cats use their claws to scratch furniture, carpet, clothing, and skin. It’s no surprise that stopping your cat from scratching things… Read More